The Powers of Congress Legislative Powers l Congress
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![The Powers of Congress The Powers of Congress](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/c01fa13e8c6499de65baa4ea55648093/image-1.jpg)
The Powers of Congress
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Legislative Powers l Congress has three kinds of powers: – Enumerated/Delegat ed/Expressed – Implied – Concurrent
![EnumeratedDelegated Expressed Powers l Enumerated powers are specifically given to Congress in the Constitution “Enumerated/Delegated/ Expressed” Powers l Enumerated powers are specifically given to Congress in the Constitution](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/c01fa13e8c6499de65baa4ea55648093/image-3.jpg)
“Enumerated/Delegated/ Expressed” Powers l Enumerated powers are specifically given to Congress in the Constitution in Article I
![EnumeratedDelegated Expressed Powers l Examples Raising and supporting an army and a navy “Enumerated/Delegated/ Expressed” Powers l Examples: – Raising and supporting an army and a navy](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/c01fa13e8c6499de65baa4ea55648093/image-4.jpg)
“Enumerated/Delegated/ Expressed” Powers l Examples: – Raising and supporting an army and a navy – Declaring war – Naturalization laws – Coining money – Regulating domestic and foreign trade
![Implied Powers l Powers NOT specifically given to Congress in the U S Constitution “Implied” Powers l Powers NOT specifically given to Congress in the U. S. Constitution](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/c01fa13e8c6499de65baa4ea55648093/image-5.jpg)
“Implied” Powers l Powers NOT specifically given to Congress in the U. S. Constitution l Congress assumes these powers through the Elastic Clause – Gives Congress the authority to make laws that are “necessary & proper”
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“Implied” Powers l. Examples: – Implementing a draft – Spending money for social programs – Regulating immigration
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Concurrent Powers l. Given to both the federal and state governments l. Examples: – Making laws – Collecting taxes
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Non-Legislative Powers l. There are specific powers that Congress has that are not related to making laws
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Non-Legislative Powers l Presidential Appointments – – Senate has the power to approve or reject presidential appointment Appointment hearings are held where Senate questions appointees on maters related to the position to which they have been appointed
![NonLegislative Powers l Impeachment Process Congress can remove any elected official in cases Non-Legislative Powers l Impeachment Process – Congress can remove any elected official in cases](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/c01fa13e8c6499de65baa4ea55648093/image-10.jpg)
Non-Legislative Powers l Impeachment Process – Congress can remove any elected official in cases of wrong through the impeachment process – To impeach is to officially accuse someone of misconduct
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Non-Legislative Powers l Impeachment Process – Once impeached by the House of Representatives, the Senate hears the case as the jury while the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court acts as the judge
![NonLegislative Powers l Investigations Both houses have a committee that can conduct Non-Legislative Powers l Investigations – – Both houses have a committee that can conduct](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/c01fa13e8c6499de65baa4ea55648093/image-12.jpg)
Non-Legislative Powers l Investigations – – Both houses have a committee that can conduct investigations into serious issues Examples: l l l Benghazi IRS targeting issues 9/11 attacks
![NonLegislative Powers l Foreign Relations Senate must approve all treaties or agreements with Non-Legislative Powers l Foreign Relations – Senate must approve all treaties, or agreements with](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/c01fa13e8c6499de65baa4ea55648093/image-13.jpg)
Non-Legislative Powers l Foreign Relations – Senate must approve all treaties, or agreements with other countries, that are negotiated by the President
![NonLegislative Power l Funding the Federal government To fund the government Congress has Non-Legislative Power l Funding the Federal government – To fund the government Congress has](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/c01fa13e8c6499de65baa4ea55648093/image-14.jpg)
Non-Legislative Power l Funding the Federal government – To fund the government Congress has the power to levy taxes – All tax bills start in the House of Representatives and must be approved by the Senate
![Limits to Congressional Power l Congress cannot suspend the writ of habeas corpus which Limits to Congressional Power l Congress cannot suspend the “writ of habeas corpus” (which](https://slidetodoc.com/presentation_image_h2/c01fa13e8c6499de65baa4ea55648093/image-15.jpg)
Limits to Congressional Power l Congress cannot suspend the “writ of habeas corpus” (which takes away the right to hear the charges brought against you)
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Limits to Congressional Power l Congress cannot pass “ex post facto laws” (make an act a crime after the act has been committed)
What are 2 non legislative powers of congress
Non legislative powers of congress
Non legislative powers of congress
Implied power
What are the non legislative powers of congress
Non legislative duties of congress
Congress legislative branch
Legislative branch powers
Congress formal and informal powers
Expressed vs implied powers
President's formal and informal powers
Implied powers cartoon
Congress informal powers
Enumerated v implied powers
Congress informal powers
Implied powers political cartoon
Inherent vs implied powers